How to Grow and Care for Gold dust dracaena

Gold dust dracaena, also known as Spotted Dracaena, Japanese Bamboo, Florida Beauty, Gold Dust Plant

Gold dust dracaena is a hardy tropical plant favored for its striking foliage. This plant requires bright, indirect light and consistency in watering—allowing the topsoil to dry out between waterings. Special care should be taken to avoid fluoridated water, as gold dust dracaena is sensitive to fluoride, which can cause leaf tip burn.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Gold dust dracaena

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Potting Mix, Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	10-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Varieties of Gold dust dracaena

Gold dust dracaena 'Mike'

Gold dust dracaena 'Mike' is a singular Gold dust dracaena that can be recognized by its variegated leaves which are covered in rounded yellow spots and also with dark green stripes running the length of the leaf. These unusual leaves are what makes this plant different from its parent dracaena and also what make this a popular houseplant.

Gold dust dracaena

Gold dust dracaena stands out from its parent plant because it is slow-growing and hardier than most Dracaena surculosa 'Florida Beauty's. This hybrid is as beautiful as its name, Gold dust, suggests and is the most popular of all Dracaena surculosa 'Florida Beauty' hybrids. It is best grown indoors in containers in all but the most tropical climates, and it is a popular and easy-to-care-for hybrid.

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Gold dust dracaena is characterized by its alluring variegated leaves that feature a patchwork of green with speckles or swirls of creamy yellow to off-white, reminiscent of flecks of gold dust. These leaves are lance-shaped, growing up to 8 inches (20 cm) long, and gracefully arch from the central stem, creating a pleasing aesthetic. This evergreen's woody stems can become cane-like over time. It's a compact plant, reaching heights of around 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm), making it suitable for indoor spaces. The foliage's eye-catching pattern is a key identifying trait, distinguishing it from other foliage plants.